ZIP 72202 (Little Rock, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72202: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Arkansas
Pulaski County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Pulaski County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 72202: I-30 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72202 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 1,818 people were injured and 73 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72202 is I-30, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-40 (7), I-440 (6) and US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 100 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (13% of them).
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72202 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 8 |
| I-40 | 7 |
| I-440 | 6 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| I-430 | 2 |
| CR-PRATT Road | 1 |
| Cr- Pratt Road | 1 |
| Cs- Cypress Street | 1 |
| Cs- Frazier Pike | 1 |
| Cs-Birdwood Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 874 |
| I-40 | 771 |
| I-440 | 410 |
| Us67/167 | 214 |
| I-430 | 179 |
| I-530 | 135 |
| I-630 | 75 |
| US-70 | 67 |
ZIP 72202 at a glance
| Population | 9,704 |
| Density | 529 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,899 |
| Median home value | $247,966 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 167 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 208 | +25% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 297 | +43% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 400 | +35% | 5.6 |
In the 1990s about 167 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 400. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72202
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72202?
4,357 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,818 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72202?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72202: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72202?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72202?
100 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72202 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 93.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72202?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.